Two lavish tiaras believed to have belonged to Napoléon Bonaparte’s first wife, Joséphine, are going up for sale. The bejeweled diadems are parts of jewelry sets that will be auctioned off by ...
Two tiaras believed to have been owned by Joséphine Bonaparte, the first wife of French Emperor Napoleon, went up for auction Tuesday after a century and a half in private hands. Combined, they sold ...
When Napoleon Bonaparte declared himself emperor of France in 1804, he not only revolutionized politics but also fashion. The ruler and his first wife, Josephine, established themselves as ...
CROWNING GLORY: A pair of tiaras believed to have belonged to France‘s Empress Joséphine will go under the hammer at Sotheby’s as part of the auction house’s “Treasures” salon on Dec. 7. Best known as ...